Every April, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) observes National Minority Health Month to highlight the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minorities. To honor this important observance, we spoke with…
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Update: Denver Broncos Running Back Ronnie Hillman Dies at Age 31
RIP, Ronnie Hillman.
Read MoreEx-NFL Running Back in Hospice With Cancer Affecting African Americans With Sickle Cell Trait
According to reports, he is not doing well. The family asks for prayers.
Read MoreDiet and Exercise: Living Well with Sickle Cell
Diet and exercise are key to promoting healthy living—especially if you are one of the many African Americans who are afflicted with sickle cell disease (SCD). Sickle cell disease is a group of red blood cell disorders which affect hemoglobin,…
Read MoreSickle Cell Disease: Understanding the Infusion Process and Why It’s Good For You
September 16, 2020 by Moleska Smith Having a chronic illness comes with many challenges. The main goal is to stay healthy and live as normal a life as possible. The additional goal of a sickle cell patient is to have…
Read MoreAt Last, Two New Meds To Fight Sickle Cell Disease
At Last, Two New Meds To Fight Sickle Cell Disease For the first time in 20 years, the FDA has approved two transformative new treatments for the approximately 100,000 people with sickle cell disease (SCD). One new med will prevent…
Read MoreThe Future of Sickle Cell Treatment with Dr. Alexis Thompson
The Future of Sickle Cell Treatment with Dr. Alexis Thompson Until very recently, sickle cell disease was a condition that left those diagnosed very few treatment options. What was available still left patients with moderate-to-severe pain episodes and the anemia…
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